Move to Poland — visa & permanent residency pathways

🇵🇱Move to Poland

1 pathway to live in Poland — with realistic timelines, costs, family rights and official application links. Quality-of-life score: 80/100. Run a free check to see which of these you actually qualify for.

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National work visa + residence & work permit

↗ Leads to PR over timeSkilled work

🟢 Last verified 6/5/2026

Permanent residency

EU long-term residence / PR after 5 years

PR timeline

5 years

Family & children

Family reunification for permit holders

Estimated cost

Salary ≥ national minimum (PLN 4,806/mo, 2026)

Processing time

2–4 months

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